Salsa Society
¡HOLA SALSEROS! Welcome to the Southampton University Salsa Society, where we dance to the fiery rhythm of Latin music! We offer weekly Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons, taught by our internationally renowned teachers! Whether you want to perform on stage or learn how to social dance at the bar, we'll help you look and feel your best on the dancefloor. No matter your level, we have classes for everyone—from complete beginners to seasoned dancers. No partner? No dance shoes? No problem! Our society is welcoming to all! Come dance with us and feel the heat! Instagram: @salsasoc
Keep an eye out on our socials for more updates! @salsasoc
Lesson Times:
📅 Tuesday:
📍SUSU Activities Room
🕖 7-8: Bachata Beginners
🕗8-9: Bachata Intermediate
🕘 9-9.30: Social Dancing (Free to all)
📅 Thursday:
📍Glen Eyre Hall
🕖 7-8: Cuban Salsa Beginners
🕗 8-9: Cuban Salsa Intermediate / Advanced
🕘 9-9.30: Social Dancing (Free to all)
💃Next Social:
We are currently working on bringing you new and fun socials. Stay tuned!
To book our lessons, please find our links on: SUSU Box Office
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Salsa Society this year are:
President
- The President shall oversee the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole; ensure the officers’ accountability to Members, the Committee, and the Students’ Union; and represent the Group to all external interests. They shall also endeavour to create contacts with venues around the city, including but not limited to Tracie’s Latin Club (TLC), Medbar and Wild Lime. They are also responsible for organising Bailamos, the end of year Salsa Festival SUSS runs each year in June.
Treasurer
- The Treasurer shall oversee the financing of the Group, set the Group's budget, and maintain the accounts of the Group. They shall also be responsible for depositing the money collected from lessons at least every two weeks, preferably weekly, and paying teacher invoices promptly.
Welfare Officer
Dance Captain (follow)
- Your role encompasses the best of dance! You will choreograph routines for Pure Dance and competitions with the help of the other Dance Captain, President and our dance instructors. You will help with the selection of dancers after auditions, book rooms, ensure that rehearsals are done, choose costumes and motivate our dancers to keep going! It is up to you to ensure that PD and comps run smoothly. In addition to this, you will be asked to fill in and teach the beginners Salsa class where necessary. This will likely be the case if our instructors cannot attend to teach.
Dance Captain (lead)
- Your role encompasses the best of dance! You will choreograph routines for Pure Dance and competitions with the help of the other Dance Captain, President and our dance instructors. You will help with the selection of dancers after auditions, book rooms, ensure that rehearsals are done, choose costumes and motivate our dancers to keep going! It is up to you to ensure that PD and comps run smoothly. In addition to this, you will be asked to fill in and teach the beginners Salsa class where necessary. This will likely be the case if our instructors cannot attend to teach.
Events Lead
- This role will involve organising and carrying out events. This will include small socials such as karaoke, board games nights, dance battles, etc and larger events such as Christmas Balls, End of Year Summer Balls, Boat Balls. You will have to do risk assessments, book rooms, and sort out any catered events. You will work closely with the Social Media Manager, making posters together to market your events. Furthermore, you will liaise with the Treasurer to see what events are feasible.
Social Media Manager
- This person is in charge of all social media accounts for the society, including Instagram and Facebook. They will keep followers up to date of all things planned for Salsa Society and update stories so followers know about times and venues for socials and lessons.
Vice President
- The Vice President shall assist the president in the day to day running of the society, helping to run lessons and interact with members of the society, hearing complaints and how to rectify them. They will also be responsible for organising and running the Beginners routine for pure dance (If there is one)
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Salsa Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Membership | FREE | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | Join our FREE membership to subscribe to our emails and keep updated our classes and events! You will still need to pay non-member rates to attend classes. | |
| Semester 1 Membership (Salsa only) | £9.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester one for **Salsa only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Semester 1 Membership (S+B) | £16.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester one for Salsa & Bachata as well as discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Semester 2 Membership (Salsa only) | £11.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester two for **Salsa only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Semester 2 Membership (S+B) | £20.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester two for Salsa & Bachata as well as discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Year Membership (Salsa only) | £18.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for the year for **Salsa only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Year Membership (S+B) | £34.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for the year for Salsa & Bachata as well as discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Year Membership (Bachata only) | £18.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for the year for **Bachata only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Semester 2 Membership (Bachata only) | £11.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester two for **Bachata only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. | |
| Semester 1 Membership (Bachata only) | £9.00 | 01/08/2025 - 30/06/2026 | This membership gets you £1 off every class you attend for semester one for **Bachata only**. Suitable for members who want to attend just one style instead of both. You will also get discounted entry to our monthly socials. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Salsa Society
Constitution
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Salsa Society are available to view below
- Salsa Society Ball 2025 (Corrected Dates) (24/05/2025)
- Bachata Taster Session RA (11/09/2025)
- Salsa Taster Session RA (11/09/2025)
- salsa taster 02/09/25 (16/09/2025)
- Weekly Dance Classes Risk Assessment (03/10/2025)
- General Society Activities (14/10/2025)
- Arts and Crafts Risk Assessment (15/10/2025)
- Salsa Winter Ball (21/11/2025)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: